Most recent appearances in parliament

“Before I begin my valedictory statement, may I acknowledge the distinguished presence in the President's gallery of a number of visitors, including the Chief Justice of the High Court, the Hon. Susan Kiefel, and Justice Edelman of the High Court; the Acting Chief Justice of the Family Court and Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit Court, the Hon. William Alstergren; the Commonwealth...”

“At last, at the end of a very busy year and having just witnessed, as many of us have done, a most consequential event in the House of Representatives—initiated, I might say, in the Senate—it is time to reflect upon the season and to wish each other seasonal greetings. Of course, this is a chamber of debate, in which passions and feelings often run high, but it is on occasions...”

Other offices held in the past

Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate (18 Sep 2013 to 21 Sep 2015)

Minister for the Arts (18 Sep 2013 to 21 Sep 2015)

Attorney-General (18 Sep 2013 to 20 Dec 2017)

Shadow Minister for the Arts (3 Mar 2011 to 18 Sep 2013)

Shadow Attorney-General (3 Mar 2011 to 18 Sep 2013)

Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (3 Mar 2011 to 18 Sep 2013)

Shadow Minister for the Arts (14 Sep 2010 to 18 Sep 2013)

Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (3 May 2010 to 18 Sep 2013)

Shadow Attorney-General (6 Dec 2007 to 18 Sep 2013)

Minister for the Arts and Sport (30 Jan 2007 to 3 Dec 2007)

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